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The vine is more affected by the difference of soils than any

other fruit-tree. From some it derives a flavour which no culture

or management can equal, it is supposed, upon any other. This

flavour, real or imaginary, is sometimes peculiar to the produce

of a few vineyards; sometimes it extends through the greater part

of a small district, and sometimes through a considerable part of

a large province. The whole quantity of such wines that is

brought to market falls short of the effectual demand, or the

demand of those who would be willing to pay the whole rent,

profit, and wages, necessary for preparing and bringing them

thither, according to the ordinary rate, or according to the rate

at which they are paid in common vineyards. The whole quantity,

therefore, can be disposed of to those who are willing to pay

more, which necessarily raises their price above that of common

wine.